Customs clearance Frankfurt
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Frankfurt. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CityFrankfurt
- Local time--:--
- AirportsFRA
- Customs authority
- Generalzolldirektion (German Customs, "Zoll")
- Customs clearance
- In-house, by our own customs team
- Systems
- EU Union Customs Code - ATLAS
- Importer requirements
- an EORI number issued by German Customs
- Airports
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
- Seaport
- Rhine ports, sea freight via Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Rotterdam
Customs clearance for Frankfurt
Ziem Logistics clears customs in Germany in-house. Our own customs team prepares and files every declaration, without sub-agents or outside brokers. Companies in Frankfurt, especially in pharma and life sciences, chemicals, finance and high-value goods, rely on fast and correct declarations. Frankfurt Airport is one of Europe's largest cargo airports, with dedicated pharma and temperature-controlled handling facilities.
- Import declarations for FrankfurtDeclarations with Generalzolldirektion (German Customs, "Zoll"), duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Frankfurt.
- Export declarations from FrankfurtExport filings and evidence of export for goods leaving Germany.
- RegistrationsHelp with the importer registration required in Germany: an EORI number issued by German Customs.
- Classification and originHS classification, preferential origin and duty estimates before your goods ship.
- Permits and regulated goodsLicences for pharma, food, electrical goods, dual-use items and other regulated products.
- Air and sea arrivalsClearance for cargo arriving at FRA and by sea via Rhine ports, sea freight via Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Rotterdam.
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Frankfurt on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Frankfurt
Holidays: In Germany, Christmas to New Year, Easter and regional public holidays that differ between the federal states can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.
Air freight from and to Frankfurt
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
Air freight from and to Frankfurt → · Freight & customs in Germany →
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Main lanes from Frankfurt
The most important connections from Germany, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Customs clearance Frankfurt: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in Frankfurt?
Yes. Customs clearance in Germany is handled in-house by our own customs team.
What do importers in Frankfurt need?
Importers in Germany generally need an EORI number issued by German Customs. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Which customs authority is responsible for Frankfurt?
Generalzolldirektion (German Customs, "Zoll"). Declarations are filed electronically (EU Union Customs Code - ATLAS).
How long does customs clearance take in Frankfurt?
With complete documents and data, most entries are released within hours of arrival. Inspections, missing permits or holidays such as Christmas to New Year, Easter and regional public holidays that differ between the federal states can add time.
Can you also transport my goods to Frankfurt?
Yes. We offer air freight via Frankfurt Airport (FRA), sea freight via Rhine ports, sea freight via Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Rotterdam, Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in Frankfurt?
No. We work directly with the airlines and issue our own air waybills, and we do not use local agents. Where we cannot do it ourselves, we use a few long-standing, trusted partners for road transport and customs, under our procedures. We do not work as an agent for other forwarders: our customers are shippers and consignees.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.